MSS017011 - Identify and respond to external sustainability factors for an organisation

This unit describes the skills and knowledge for the recognition of external sustainability related factors which influence an organisation and its environment; identifying those which require a response and then developing and communicating an appropriate response. The organisation?s environment, in the context of this unit, is considered to include the ecology it impacts, the economic impacts on the organisation and the social impacts of the organisation.This unit applies to an entire organisation, part of a large organisation, or part or all of a value chain.This unit applies to individuals or a team context and would typically be undertaken by a manager or senior technologist who has a significant sustainability responsibility work role.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.